P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:14:03  —————————————————————————————————— UNEMPLOYED? WHERE TO START You should start your search for work or training at your local JOBCENTRE. The Jobcentre offers:  job vacancies with new displays daily a Client Advisor who helps you with  advice on work, training and benefits  information about Jobclubs, Jobplan  advice if you have a disability or  problems with your health. ——————————————————————————————————1/14— grite to  655WORKING ON A COMPUTER AT HOME? p650Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:00:14  —————————————————————————————————— JOBCLUBS Out of work for six months or more? Howabout trying a JOB CLUB? Groups of unemployed people help each other to find a job in a professional, systematic way in a working environment They often hear of unadvertised jobs. They can help you to improve your interview and telephone techniques.  They will help you to write more effective job applications. more on JobClubs>>>——————————————————————————————————3/14— Write to Teletext for careers help 655WRITE IN FOR COMPUTER ADVICE p650Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:00:00  —————————————————————————————————— JOBCLUBS (cont) You can use resources free at Jobclubs: papdr  telephone  stamps  fax machine. A key element of JobClubs is the support generated between group membershth your own initiative and support from others, you could be back in work in as little as six weeks. That's the average it takes most JobClub members to find work again. ——————————————————————————————————4/14— Write to Teletext for careers help 655 gHAT'S ON TV TONIGHT? p121Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:23:07  —————————————————————————————————— JOBPLAN Unemployed for 12 months or more? Jobplan is designed to help you with your job-hunting needs.  You attend a one-week workshop with other people in a similar position.  A computer matches your skills to possible jobs or careers.  An advisor will give you an assessment on a one-to-one basis. Bus and train fares are repaid and refreshments are provided. ——————————————————————————————————5/14— Contact your Jobcentre for more detailsREMEMBER -IT'S YOUR LIFE! p410Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:10:01  —————————————————————————————————— ADULT TRAINING If you are unemployed and would like to update your skills or  learn a new skill or  start your own business you could consider Adult Training. Adult Training is run by local providers who know what skills are in demand in your area or region The training will give you the chance to gain a recognised qualification or credits towards one. ——————————————————————————————————6 14— Jobs and courses index 630 TRY OUR FUN AND GAMES p150Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 00:00:00  ——————————————————————————————————  ADULT TRAINING If you are unemployed and would like to update your skills or  learn a new skill or  start your own business you could consider Adult Training. Adult Training is rqn by local The training will give yoq t(— chance to gain a recognised qualification or credits towards one ——————————————————————————————————6 14— Jobs and coqrses index 630 TRY OUR FUN AND GAMES 0010 Training Schools Fun Games TV Plqs

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:33:16  —————————————————————————————————— READING, WRITING, ENGLISH Jobsfekers who have difficulties with reading, writing or arithmetic are at aparticular disadvantage in the market. Training in basic skills is available at your local Jobcentre or Training andEnterprise Council. See p657 for the number of your local TECN  Courses in English for speakers of other languages are often available immediately, with no waiting time. ——————————————————————————————————7/14— Write to Teletext for careers help 655WORKING ON A COMPUTER AT HOME? p650Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:10:11  —————————————————————————————————— TRAINING FOR WORK Aged between 18 and 63 and unemployed for six months or more? You may be eligible for Training for Work.  On this programme, you can train or gain work experience directly relatedto the job you want to do.  After initial assessment, you should be given a training plan tailored to your individual needs which is your Individual Training PlanN ——————————————————————————————————8/14—More on the Individual Training Plan >> 'JDEN YOUR HORIZONS..GO BACK TO COLLEGE - p640Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:02:04  ——————————————————————————————————  TRAINING FOR WORK On a Training for Work programme, your Individual Training Programme could take the form of:  job-specific training  work towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ/SVQ)  work preparation  temporary work to keep up your skills a mixture of these. If you're offered a job, you can take it and continue to train. cont...——————————————————————————————————9 14— Jobs and courses index 630 TRY OUR FUN AND GAMES p150Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:10:01  —————————————————————————————————— WTRAINING FOR WORK TECs/LECs have to give priority to certain groups when recruiting onto Training for Work programmes. Yoy are apriority group if:  you are disabled  you are in need of basic skills training or help with English  you have been victim of a large-scale redundancy  you are a lone parent or a returner to the labour market. ——————————————————————————————————10O14See p657 for your local TEC's number DIS-ABILITY LATEST p686Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:11:00  —————————————————————————————————— TRAINING ACCESS POINTS Training Access Points can be found in local Jobcentres and libraries. TAPs are easy-to-use computer databasesof local and national training and education opportunities.  mobile TAPs can visit employers' premises  use a TAP to put together a learning programme to meet your or your company's needsN ——————————————————————————————————11/14 Training in your region 657 FAMILY FINANCE p540Training Schools Fun&G!l—s TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:10:01  —————————————————————————————————— JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE Jobseeker's Allowance is a new benefit for unemployed people. It integrates and replaces the two former benefits, Unemployment Benefit and Income SupportJobseeker's Allowance is either contribution-based or income-based.  If you have paid enough National Insurance (NI) you can get contribution-based JSA for 182 da|s.  If you do not qualify for the above you may be eligible for income-based JSA, which is means-tested. ——————————————————————————————————12/14More about Jobseeker's Allowance >>>WORKING ON A COMPUTER AT HOME? p650Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:10:12  —————————————————————————————————— JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE Jobseeker's Allowance is a new benefit for unemployed people. It integrates and replaces the two former benefits, Unemployment Benefit and Income SupportTo get the allowance, you will have to: be over 18 and under pdnsionable age  be available for work for at least 40 hours a week  be willing and able to start a job  immediately  sign a Jobseeker's Agreement setting out what you will do to find work ——————————————————————————————————13/14 What is a Jobseeker's Agreement? >>> LOCAL TRAINING AND ENTERPRISE p657Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus

P656Teletext 656 Apr13 21:15:03  —————————————————————————————————— JOBSEEKER'S AGREEMENT To qualify for Jobseeker's Allowance, you will have to sign a Jobseeker's Agreement. It will set out<  your availability for work  the type of work you are looking for  what you will do to look for work and to improve your chances of finding it what you must do to remain entitled to Jobseeker's Allowance  the services which are provided by the Employment Service to help you back to work. ——————————————————————————————————14O14 Careers advice on Teletext 655WORKING ON A COMPUTER AT HOME? p650Training Schools Fun&Games TV Plus